Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y73
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 535,127); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y73
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y73, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y73 by 602.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.